Free Productivity Apps 2021
Free productivity apps for researchers. This guide is maintained by Avidnote. It’s a web-based app that helps researchers write & organize their research notes effectively online. Click here to learn more.
| Name | Description | Type | Research specific? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asana | Basic to-do-list app made by one of the founders of Facebook. | Web app - no download needed | No specific features for academic writing. |
| Clockify | Measure how much time your working on a project. Get an overview of time spent on your tasks/projects. | Chrome extention | No specific features for academic writing. |
| Forest | Unique app to make you focus. Plant a virtual tree whenever you have a work session. The more successful sessions you have, the bigger your virtual garden. Additionally, the company behind the app also plant real trees. | Chrome extention (free), Android (free), iOS (paid) | No specific features for academic writing. |
| Notion | Comprehensive note-taking tool. Great for to-do-lists. | Web, mobile, desktop | No specific features for academic writing. |
| StayFocusd | Block websites when you're working. No more social media viewing to interrupt your work flow. | Chrome extention | No specific features for academic writing. |
| Telegraph | Telegram's answer to Medium. Write long-form text immediately on your browser, no login/registration needed. | Web app - no download needed | No specific features for academic writing. |
| Trello | Write to do lists using a kanban style board where you can move tasks from one section to another. | Web app - no download needed | No specific features for academic writing. |
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